Jack's Lake in Parry Sound District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Jack's Lake is listed under Parry Sound District, Ontario. It sits at 218 metres above sea level. The outline measures near 28 km, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. It is among the larger waters listed here for Parry Sound District. The nearest town is South River, 36 km away. Greater Sudbury sits 108 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Jack's Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Parry Sound District cover smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Jack's Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -11°C and July at about 19°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Jack's Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Barney Lake at 2.8 km is the sensible second choice. Treat Jack's Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.